ComparisonComparisonKilz TB-02 and PPG 1172-1, ΔE 0.56 apart
Kilz Contemporary White (TB-02) and PPG Snow Storm (1172-1) measure a delta-E of 0.56 apart. They sit within 1 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.5 and 1.6. Side by side on a wall these are effectively the same color. Choose on price and availability rather than appearance. If you need the Contemporary White depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 84.0 rather than matching by name.
Yes, by measurement - Kilz Contemporary White and PPG Snow Storm are only delta-E 0.56 apart, which is below what the human eye can reliably tell apart.
The measured color distance between Kilz Contemporary White and PPG Snow Storm is delta-E 0.56.
PPG Snow Storm is lighter than Kilz Contemporary White by 1 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Contemporary White | Snow Storm | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Kilz | PPG |
| Code | TB-02 | 1172-1 |
| Hex | #ECECE9 | #EEEDEA |
| Light reflectance | 84.0 | 85.0 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Hue angle | 110.0° | 96.9° |
| Color family | white | white |